Phil Ochs, Victor Jara and the Shame of the USA

The seal of the U.S. National Security Agency. The first use was in September 1966, replacing an older seal which was used briefly. For more information, see here and here. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 I have many American friends, mainly in the spying business from their National Security Agency. They are decent, humane and kind human beings. And yet their nation is responsible for more innocent deaths than any country in history. From Japan to Vietnam, to Cuba and onto Iraq  and Afghanistan and the list goes on and on and on.
 The country has always been controlled by right wing extremists.and those who have been brave enough to speak out are considered un-American, or communists and have been consistently victimised for their views. One such noble fellow was Phil Ochs and a documentary called, "There But For Fortune" has recently been released in the States but unfortunately, despite my best efforts, seems unable to get a showing on television in the United Kingdom. However extracts are starting to appear on You Tube and the following records his association and support for the Chilean singer Victor Jara:-